Windows 8 in EU starts at €99

Despite the fact that Microsoft plans to offer an upgrade from XP, Vista or Windows 7 for $39, it is not clear if the similar sale action will happen in Europe. What we can confirm is that you can preorder a physical retail box for €59 from some Europe based retailers, including Ditech, an Austria company that ships to most parts of Europe.

The less expensive, a €99 retail box of Microsoft Windows 8 32Bit DVD, OEM, German or English as well as Microsoft Windows 8 64Bit DVD, OEM, German or English. To avoid confusion each language comes in its own packaging.